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Obituary

Francis Gilbert Armstrong Jr., fondly known as Bud by some of his family members, also known as Poppy to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, passed away peacefully in his sleep facing the sunset over the mountains that he loved so much. Born on July 8, 1941, Francis ended his earthly journey on October 26, 2023. A man of many passions and a heart full of love, Francis left an indelible mark on the …

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To Bud’s family;

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We will remember Fran as one who was in the service of His God  and others. He was a kind and gentle man who bore his t…

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We loved this guy!  Lots of great memories on the farm with Bud as we called him. Can’t imagine we won’t be seeing him …
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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What causes did Francis care about most?
His family
His family
His family
What were Francis's favorite local spots?
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
What were Francis's favorite ways to spend free time?
Racing cars and mowing the lawn
Racing cars and mowing the lawn
Racing cars and mowing the lawn
What were Francis's favorite performances to watch?
Grandchildren's school events
Grandchildren's school events
Grandchildren's school events

Timeline

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Born

July 8th, 1941
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Got married to Lorraine Armstrong

September 23rd, 1961
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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Passed away

October 26th, 2023
Burnt Cabins, PA

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Other key details

Cause of death

Kidney disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Grane Hospice Care
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Grane Hospice Care

Francis's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Francis donated organs

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Francis "Bud" Armstrong Jr.